How to measure maple syrup
Pure maple syrup is boiled down until it is about two thirds sugar, and that sets its weight. Pancake syrup is mostly corn syrup and is a different product, so check the label if a recipe depends on real maple. The grades, from golden to very dark, change the flavor, not the weight.
Source: 315 grams per US cup is the cup weight in USDA FoodData Central. A US cup is about 237 milliliters.
Maple syrup: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 39 g | 1.39 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 79 g | 2.78 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 105 g | 3.7 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 158 g | 5.56 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 210 g | 7.41 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 236 g | 8.33 oz |
| 1 cup | 315 g | 11.1 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 473 g | 16.7 oz |
| 2 cups | 630 g | 22.2 oz |
| 3 cups | 945 g | 33.3 oz |
| 4 cups | 1,260 g | 44.4 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of maple syrup
Three teaspoons make a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons make a cup, so the spoon weights follow straight from the 315 grams per cup. Use level spoons, not heaped ones.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 1.6 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 3.3 g |
| 1 tsp | 6.6 g |
| 1 tbsp | 20 g |
| 2 tbsp | 39 g |
| 3 tbsp | 59 g |
| 4 tbsp | 79 g |
Grams of maple syrup to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 315. A cup of maple syrup weighs 78 grams more than a cup of water, which is 237 grams.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.08 cup | about 1.3 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.16 cup | about 2.5 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.32 cup | just under 1/3 cup |
| 150 g | 0.48 cup | just under 1/2 cup |
| 200 g | 0.63 cup | about 5/8 cup |
| 250 g | 0.79 cup | just over 3/4 cup |
| 300 g | 0.95 cup | just under 1 cup |
| 400 g | 1.27 cups | just over 1 1/4 cups |
| 500 g | 1.59 cups | just under 1 5/8 cups |
| 1,000 g | 3.17 cups | just over 3 1/8 cups |
Other liquids per cup
- Water: 237 grams per cup
- Vegetable oil: 218 grams per cup
- Honey: 339 grams per cup
For every ingredient in one place, open the cups to grams converter. The cups to milliliters converter turns US cups into metric volume, and the volume converter covers fluid ounces, pints and liters too.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of maple syrup?
About 158 grams. A full cup is about 315 grams and 1/4 cup about 79 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of maple syrup?
About 0.32 cups, just under 1/3 cup. Divide the grams by 315 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of maple syrup?
About 20 grams in a tablespoon and 6.6 grams in a teaspoon, measured level.
Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Yes, cup for cup in most recipes. Maple syrup is thinner and contains less sugar, so baked goods turn out a little moister and less sweet.